HeyRuaHow to say “borate” in Irish
- Irish:
- bóráit
- English:
- borate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOH-rawtch” /ˈboːɾˠaːtʲ/
- Plural:
- bóráití (borates)
- Genitive singular:
- bóráite, na bóráite (e.g. tuaslagán bóráite, a borate solution)
- Genitive plural:
- bóráití, na mbóráití (e.g. úsáid na mbóráití, the use of the borates)
What does “bóráit” mean?
- borate
- A chemical compound that is a salt or ester of boric acid, such as borax.Also: boric acid salt, borax.
“Bóráit” with the article
The plural of borate in Irish is bóráití. Here is bóráit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bóráit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bóráit, the Irish word for borate.
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Borate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for borate?
The Irish for borate is bóráit (pronounced “BOH-rawtch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bóráití.
How do you pronounce bóráit in Irish?
Bóráit is said like “BOH-rawtch” (IPA /ˈboːɾˠaːtʲ/).
What is the plural of borate in Irish?
The plural of bóráit is bóráití; with the article, na bóráití means “the borates”. The genitive plural is bóráití, as in úsáid na mbóráití (the use of the borates).
Why does bóráit change to bhóráit or mbóráit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bóráit becomes mo bhóráit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbóráit (eclipsis).
Is 'bóráit' the same as 'bórás'?
Not exactly: 'bórás' is borax, one particular borate, while 'bóráit' is the general term for any salt of boric acid.
